Knowledge of the specific character of the medieval romance literature and of its principals genres, through a direct contact with the original texts.
Fundamental notions on medieval history, linguistics, literary criticism, classical civilization.
Dialogue frontal lessons. Individual and / or small group exercises where possible. Use of media where consistent with the topics developed in the class.
Introduction to philology and interpretation of literary texts of the romance Middle Ages and their cultural traditions.
Pietro G. Beltrami, La filologia romanza, Bologna, il Mulino, 2017.
Il romanzo di Renart la volpe, a cura di M. Bonafin, Alessandria, Edizioni dell'Orso, 2004.
Vita e morte avventurose di Renart la volpe, a cura di M. Bonafin, Alessandria, Edizioni dell’Orso, 2012.
M. Bonafin, Le malizie della volpe. Parola letteraria e motivi etnici nel «Roman de Renart», Roma, Carocci, 2006.
Le metamorfosi di Renart la volpe, Alessandria, Edizioni dell’Orso, in corso di stampa.
Ricevimento: By appointment by email; normally, before or after lessons; free access in the weekly timetable that will be indicated.
MASSIMO BONAFIN (President)
ANDREA GHIDONI
SANDRA GORLA (Substitute)
16/09/19
ROMANCE PHILOLOGY
The exam takes the form of an oral interview.
The student at the exam is asked questions about the course contents to ascertain the knowledge reached, the ability to expose with linguistic appropriateness and argumentative consistency, methodological mastery and sure critical orientation.
Attending students will study the manual of Beltrami, Romance philology, as well as the topics and literary works covered in the lessons (see bibliography). Non-attending students will study (in any case by agreement with the teacher), in addition to the manual of Beltrami, Romance philology, three literary works of choice (from a list provided separately) or two literary works and one of the advised essays (from a list provided separately).
